Jamaican Best Restaurant

204-08 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11423

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Jamaican Best Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Jamaican Best Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dec 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Mar 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Feb 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

May 3, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Apr 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaican Best Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamaican Best Restaurant on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamaican Best Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jamaican Best Restaurant.

How does Jamaican Best Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Jamaican Best Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Jamaican Best Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jamaican Best Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jamaican Best Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Jamaican Best Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jamaican Best Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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